Student Government Association (SGA) could soon be joined by or turned into a student senate. Al Carroll, the current SGA parliamentarian and president-elect, raised the idea to gauge student interest and get feedback. No decisions have been made, but the issues will show up on future agendas. “Think about it and do research,” Carroll said…
Men’s tennis snaps losing streak
Instead of suffering its eighth consecutive loss, the Butler men’s tennis team snapped a seven-game losing streak Saturday with a 5-2 win against Dayton. The Flyers (1-9), who are facing similar troubles this season, failed to capture a win in any of the three doubles matches. The Bulldogs (2-8) swept in doubles to start the…
Indy rock band hits the road
On Friday, I-Exist heads out on a nine-day, nine-city tour in guitarist Buddy Jackson’s sister’s Ford Expedition. They’ll venture from Barrington, Ill., all the way to Atkins, Ariz., live on bread and water —almost literally—and don’t expect much bathing time. “I’m kind of freaking out,” Brian Lenington, I-Exist’s lead singer, said. The band—featuring Butler senior…
STAFF EDITORIAL | Fong too close for keynote address
Early in December 2010, Butler students learned—via a Butler Connection e-mail—that outgoing university President Bobby Fong would serve as the keynote speaker for commencement in May. While we at The Butler Collegian are not opposed to Fong addressing the audience as one of the speakers, we are confused as to why he is the keynote…
Fong to deliver keynote speech at commencement
Some Butler University students are up in arms over the announcement that President Bobby Fong will be the keynote speaker at the commencement ceremony in May. Fong took the invitation to give his final goodbye in front of more than 800 seniors and their families as an honor. “I’m complimented by having an opportunity to…
Jordan Jazz keeps it smooth for annual concert
It’s time for campus to get a little more swank-ified. The Butler University Jordan Jazz will hold its annual “Sweet Jazz” concert at the end of the month. They are switching up locations and promising a relaxing night with some favorite pop standards and newer hits too. “We’re making it a bit more intimate this…
German coach visits Butler baseball
For Benji Kleiner, it all started during a field trip in his home country, Germany. A classmate brought a baseball bat along on the trip. Kleiner, who was 11 at the time, decided to join his classmates in a pickup game of baseball on a nearby field. “We just decided to try it,” Kleiner said.…
Individuals set personal bests at Notre Dame
The Alex Wilson Invitational was a meet full of personal records for four members of Butler’s men’s and women’s track teams. Senior Kris Gauson, sophomores Craig Jordan and Kirsty Legg and freshman Ross Clarke competed in the Notre Dame-hosted invitational, which was a last-chance qualifier for the NCAA Indoor Championships. Gauson, Jordan and Clarke competed…
Soccer’s Cardona headed to PSU
Butler University sophomore Julian Cardona, a forward on the men’s soccer team, will transfer to Penn State University next fall to play soccer as a Nittany Lion. “I have enjoyed my experiences and time at Butler,” Cardona said. “But I am also very excited for the new and different set of opportunities that lie ahead…
Women’s basketball grabs No. 2 seed
In the last regular season game for the Bulldogs, senior guards Brittany Bowen and Alyssa Pittman assured a victory and the No. 2 seed in the Horizon League tournament. Bowen was named to the All-Horizon League second team, her first time receiving the honor. “Brittany has had a great career at Butler,” head coach Beth…